Strength in the gym, freedom on the run. We kick off with Courtney’s “stretch under weight” recovery hack, deload weeks, and a salty swim at The Spit. Then: Strava crown drama—listener Paddy nicks one of Courtney’s segments—plus the running boom (Sydney Marathon’s mega ballot) and Liam’s spicy pitch for two-day marathons.We celebrate the big-unit brigade with Ty Dowker’s new 100-kg “Over the Century Club” category at the Burleigh Swim Run — happening Australia Day weekend. Sign up here 👉 Burleigh Swim Run 2026.There’s a full Noosa Tri debrief (Matt Hauser flying, a stolen front wheel… yikes) and somehow we end up in the Tinder universe. Plus: Kipchoge’s plan to run a marathon on every continent, and Diplo’s 5K run-and-rave movement sweeping the globe.Hit play, have a laugh, then go chase a crown (or a coffee).Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP 59 - A ROCKSTAR JOINS THE RUN CLUB
Jelly Roll week was something else. Liam and Courtney debrief on the wild ride that saw them chatting running with a global music star just hours before his first Aussie gig. From Jelly’s “I know nothing, so I know everything” quote to his newfound AFL fandom, the boys unpack the mayhem, the meaning — and his Brooks running shoe revelation.Then it’s into the big stories in endurance this week:🏃♂️ Treadmill World Champs announced (Run X, 2026)💪 Fitness racing joins triathlon’s Olympic umbrella🏎️ Supercars finals & fitness crossovers🥇 Courtney’s Olympic blazer dilemma🚴♀️ Noosa Triathlon preview – the legends, the first-timers & “Fitness Christmas” vibesFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP58 - JELLY ROLL
We sit down with American singer and songwriter Jelly Roll in Brisbane hours before his took the stage for his first Australian Show to a sold-out arena. We talk running, weight loss (540lbs → 280), tour culture turning from bars to miles, Clydesdale pride, Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club, HYROX, shoes for big runners, and picking an AFL team. Honest, funny, all heart - the man is a PREACHERLocations & Tickets for Jelly Rolls Australian Tour on sale now - https://www.livenation.com.au/jelly-roll-tickets-adp1568490Jelly Roll's Losers Run Club on StravaFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava#running #jellyroll #clydesdale #triathlon #hyrox #AFL #australia #weightloss
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EP57 - MATT HAUSER
New World Triathlon champion Matt Hauser drops in to unpack his World's win less than a week ago. The viral swim start, LeBron “gun” celly, and why T1 composure wins races—plus training sweet spots, Paris 7th, a Noosa preview, the mindset shift from imposter to leader, and the team that makes it possible.Follow Matt Hauser on StravaFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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ROAD TO NOOSA — NEW WORLD CHAMPION'S COACH DAN ATKINS
Fresh off coaching Matt Hauser to a World Championship title, Aussie triathlon mastermind Dan Atkins jumps back on the pod — just two days after the win — to break it all down.From the anthem moment on the podium to the perfect swim start, the mindset behind Hauser’s “Fu*k U energy". We also dive into:🏊♂️ Front-end swim secrets (“Friday is for speed”)🥩 Carb loading and race-week nutrition tips for Noosa🛌 The truth about sleep and taper week🚴♀️ What to eat, drink & avoid on race day😂 Plus, Liam’s “tri-suit toilet” PSA you’ll never unhear.Big energy, big insight — and a few big laughs.Follow Noosa Triathlon @noosatriathlonFollow Dan Atkins @danatkinstrainingFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!
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